SOLUTION: The area of a triangular flag is 110 square centimeters. Its altitude is 2 centimeters longer than twice its base. Find the lengths of the altitude and the base.

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Question 1140084: The area of a triangular flag is 110 square centimeters. Its altitude is 2 centimeters longer than twice its base. Find the lengths of the altitude and the base.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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b, base
2b+2, altitude
110, area

%281%2F2%29b%282b%2B2%29=110
Simplify and solve.